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It doesn’t look like the Strait of Hormuz will be opened to regular traffic any time soon.
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April 17, 2026
The Philippine Star
Financial inclusion stalls as accounts slip to 50%
Financial inclusion gains in the Philippines showed signs of slowing, with the share of adults owning formal financial accounts declining to 50 percent in 2025 from 56 percent in 2021, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
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April 17, 2026
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MANILA DOCTORS HOSPITAL MAINTAINS ITS LONG-ESTABLISHED DOT ACCREDITATION TO SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL PATIENT SERVICES
Manila Doctors Hospital (MDH) continues to strengthen its commitment to excellence by consistently improving care for both local and international patients.
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April 17, 2026
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International Dance Day Festival puts Makati on global cultural stage
American Ballet Theatre (ABT) Studio Company principal dancers Thomas Forster and Christine Shevchenko will kick off this year's International Dance Day Festival as it returns for its third year on April 22 at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Circuit Makati.
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April 17, 2026
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Ang seen in Calabarzon; Interpol red notice out
An Interpol “red notice” is now out for fugitive gaming tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang, who was spotted in Calabarzon about two weeks ago, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said yesterday.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
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'High fuel prices to push 1.34 M Pinoys to poverty'
Around 1.34 million Filipinos are at risk of falling into poverty due to high fuel prices stemming from the Middle East conflict, according to the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS).
2 min |
April 17, 2026
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Zaldy Co caught in Prague – BBM
Flood control scam suspect and resigned lawmaker Zaldy Co has been arrested in the Czech Republic, President Marcos announced last night, in a development that may lead to the disclosure of more details about the multi-billion corruption scandal.
2 min |
April 17, 2026
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MPOWER FUELS STARBUCKS PHILIPPINES' ENROLLMENT IN RETAIL AGGREGATION PROGRAM
MPower, the local retail electricity supplier of Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco), formalized its partnership with Rustan Coffee Corporation (RCOC), the authorized licensee of Starbucks in the Philippines, for the supply of electricity to select Starbucks branches across Metro Manila.
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April 17, 2026
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Technical glitch forces LRT-1 to limit ops
The Light Rail Manila Corp. limited LRT-1 operations yesterday morning, with the LRMC saying a technical glitch cut train services for a few hours.
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April 17, 2026
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ERC OKs P4-B recovery from Meralco customers
Customers served by Manila Electric Co. are set to incur over P4 billion in additional charges later this year, after regulators granted Meralco’s recovery of costs tied to a major gas supply deal.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
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BBM lifts sack of rice to dispel health rumors anew
So who's sick - sino ang may sakit?
1 min |
April 17, 2026
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Warriors stay alive; Ball fined $60,000
Golden State star Stephen Curry scored the go-ahead three-pointer with 50 seconds left as the Warriors rallied to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 126-121 and stay alive in the NBA play-in on Wednesday.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
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Palay harvest seen to drop 6.9% in Q1
Palay production in the first quarter may hit 4.37 million metric tons (MT), a 6.9-percent decline from the same period last year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
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Swiatek wins; Alcaraz pulls out
Iga Swiatek cruised to a straight-sets victory over Laura Siegemund on Wednesday in Stuttgart in her opening match of the clay-court season and first under new coach Francisco Roig.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
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DPWH helps extinguish Navotas landfill fire
The Department of Public Works and Highways has deployed backhoes, bulldozers and dredgers to support efforts in putting out the fire at an inactive sanitary landfill in Navotas, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
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Trump posts new Jesus photo amid feud with pope
US President Donald Trump posted an image of Jesus embracing him on Wednesday, as a war of words between his administration and the pope showed little sign of abating.
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April 17, 2026
The Philippine Star
Messy aid rollout
Six weeks into the Middle East crisis, the government is just starting to roll out subsidies for sectors other than the hard-hit mass transport drivers and operators.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
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I WITNESSED A MIRACLE
I don't believe in miracles.
5 min |
April 17, 2026
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International Dance Day
staged, where Ballet Manila Inc., Philippine Ballet Theater, Ballet Philippines, Alice Reyes Dance Philippines, Steps Dance Studio and the Association of Ballet Academies in the Philippines will render their performances.
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April 17, 2026
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Sarines, Anciano rise at Summit Point
Vito Sarines turned an impending defeat into a stunning triumph by unleashing a furious back-nine charge for a 65 to rule the boys’ 11-14 division by three over Chan Anh in the ICTSI Summit Point Junior PGT Championship here.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
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Palace to transport officials: Make subsidy distribution seamless
Malacañang has ordered transport authorities to work closely with local government units (LGUs) and the interior department to ensure the seamless implementation of measures aimed at helping public utility vehicle (PUV) operators, drivers and commuters cope with the effects of the war in the Middle East.
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April 17, 2026
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Most expansive Balikatan exercise begins April 20
The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United States military will conduct the most expansive Balikatan Exercise across the country from April 20 to May 8.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
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Sustainable living in Davao del Norte
These days, a lot more people are choosing to live sustainable lifestyles.
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April 17, 2026
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DSWD: Middle class also eligible for cash relief
While public utility drivers (PUV) are prioritized, other vulnerable sectors affected by the oil crisis — including those from the middle class and minimum wage earners — can avail themselves of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)’s cash relief under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
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3 more signatures needed for partial flood control report
Two more senators have joined Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson in signing the draft report of the Blue Ribbon committee on its investigation of the multibillion-peso flood control mess.
2 min |
April 17, 2026
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WHAT DOES PIXIES' JOEY SANTIAGO KNOW ABOUT BEING A ROCK ICON?
Now 40 years in the game, the Filipino-American guitar titan reveals the secrets behind Pixies' success and cultural relevance.
3 min |
April 17, 2026
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THE TRES CHIQUITITAS OF MODERN PHILIPPINE DINING
I call them the Tres Chiquititas of modern Philippine dining, though they are just as likely to rename themselves depending on the venue and vibe.
6 min |
April 17, 2026
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Val Kilmer resurrected via Al for new film
The first images of the late American film star Val Kilmer returning to the big screen courtesy of artificial intelligence were unveiled on Wednesday in Las Vegas, in what will likely stir debate over the technology’s role in Hollywood.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
The Philippine Star
SEC extends deadline for AFS submission
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is giving companies more time to submit their annual financial statements and other annual reports that require AFS as an attachment.
1 min |
April 17, 2026
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Luzon, Visayas power grids on yellow alert
Power grids in Luzon and the Visayas were placed under yellow alert yesterday following forced outages of several power plants.
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